Year Category: 2013

Microfinance Institutions Move Out of Regulatory Black Hole

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Microfinance Institutions (“MFIs”) play an important role in Indonesia, dispensing financial support to people and small businesses that might not have qualified in the traditional banking system. Until recently MFIs largely operated without a comprehensive regulatory framework to guide their operations, and with little supervision. After a long wait the Government has issued a framework … Microfinance Institutions Move Out of Regulatory Black Hole

Indonesian Banks Get New Ownership Rules

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Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (“BI”), has issued a regulation designed to improve the competitiveness of the banking system by streamlining bank ownership through consolidation and enhancing supervision, particularly in the area of good corporate governance. BI Regulation No. 14/24/PBI/2012 regarding Single Ownership in Indonesian Banks was issued on December 26, 2012. It addresses what … Indonesian Banks Get New Ownership Rules

The Effect of Decree 40: Foreigners Are Banned from the Human Resources Arena in Indonesia

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Foreign and foreign-owned enterprises represent some of the largest employers in Indonesia. Accordingly, some foreign companies expressed consternation when, on February 29, 2012, the country’s Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration issued Decree No. 40 of 2012 on Certain Positions that Are Restricted for Foreign Workers (the “Decree”). The Decree, among other things, lists 19 positions that … The Effect of Decree 40: Foreigners Are Banned from the Human Resources Arena in Indonesia